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Irreconcilable differences is a divorce law term that provides legal grounds for a no-fault divorce. In fact, in many early divorce cases, irreconcilable differences were the first and oftentimes the only grounds for divorce. In 1969, California was the first state to put irreconcilable differences into divorce law.

In order to get the most out of your relationship with your lawyer, it is best that you participate in a collaborative way. Try to be as organized as possible as this will enable them to be proactive and not just reactive to your spouse's lawyer during proceedings.

While a prenuptial agreement occurs before walking down the aisle, it may still be possible to create a legal agreement on what happens to assets in the event of divorce even years after the wedding. If you’re interested in learning more, we’re always here for you.

We recognize that alimony isn’t always something that only the extremely wealthy are awarded during divorce. Whether you need to find out how you can qualify or you’re trying to minimize what you’ll have to pay, we may be able to help you.

Please know that we don’t understand you to be an expert in family law. That’s why you have us. No matter how trivial you think your question may be, feel free to ask it anyway.

If you're getting a divorce and have children, the court will require a parenting plan. This will spell out the child or children's living arrangements, visitation rights, who makes decisions about things such as schools or medical treatments, and more. Your family law attorney can help you craft a parenting plan that protects the rights of both parents.

The difference between a legal separation and a divorce can be confusing. Legal separation means you end the relationship officially and divide debt and assets as you would for a divorce, but you're still legally married. This choice makes sense for those who don't want to divorce for religious, personal, or financial reasons (such as if medical benefits are involved).

If you are ending your marriage, it is definitely worth the expense to hire to a good divorce attorney. He or she can help you ensure that the settlement is as fair as it can be and that your rights are protected to the extent that the law allows.

Having a relationship with a family law attorney can help you even after your divorce is final. If issues arise that require going back to court to enforce parts of the court-approved agreements or changes need to be made, your attorney is the person who can help you address this.

Why do people get divorced? According to a survey conducted for the National Fatherhood Initiative, too much arguing between spouses was one of the top reasons to split up. Over time, arguing over virtually every issue creates a divide between spouses.

Divorce is about more than the financial and legal aspects. We all know that. That said, if you do not protect those things, moving forward from the divorce proceeding is going to be hard. That’s why an attorney is so important in the divorce process.